Where West Dunbar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Dunbar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Dunbar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Dunbar
Making ends meet is harder in West Dunbar
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), vs 16.2% across West Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (17.3% vs 11%) and housing insecurity (18.9% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 25.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 17.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in West Dunbar
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 4.2% across West Virginia. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.5%), vs 15.9% across West Virginia. In all, West Dunbar runs above West Virginia on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in West Dunbar, and more people treating it
54.1% of adults have high blood pressure (West Virginia 44%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the West Virginia figure falls outside West Dunbar’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.8% of West Dunbar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 17.8% across West Virginia.
Out of every 100 West Dunbar adults…
West Dunbar runs below WV on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Dunbar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks West Virginia.
Care in and near West Dunbar
No hospital or community health center in West Dunbar itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of West Dunbar; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with West Virginia
Share of adults, with the West Virginia figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How West Dunbar adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Dunbar runs above West Virginia.
4 in 10 West Dunbar adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
West Dunbar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar | D | 41.4% | 16.5% | 18.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Dunbar adults live with a disability (West Virginia 39.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Dunbar
Why doesn’t West Dunbar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Dunbar.
What hospital is closest to West Dunbar?
Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, 2.0 miles in a straight line from West Dunbar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Dunbar?
18 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Familycare Health Centers - South Charleston in South Charleston, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Dunbar.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The West Virginia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.